Jen Tullock

Jen Tullock (born Louisville, Kentucky, USA) is an actor and writer based in Los Angeles. She is best known for her role of Devon in Severance as well as starring in and co-writing Before You Know It.[1][2][3][4]

Jen Tullock in 2023

Early life

Tullock was raised in the Louisville, Kentucky area. She was raised in the evangelical church, where she first performed. She studied acting at Millikin University and graduated with a BFA in Acting.[5][6]

Career

Tullock moved to Brooklyn in 2007 where she worked as a theatre actress and writer. She also practiced improv, performed one-woman shows, did voice-over work, and commercials. She performed in plays in Chicago and New York, including the world premiere of Frank Winter's On the Head of a Pin at 59E59 St. Theatre.[7][8]

Tullock's comedy series Disengaged was shown on Super Deluxe. She wrote and performed in her short film Partners, which premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, and appears in the 2019 film Before You Know It.[9][10][11] Tullock currently plays the role of Devon in the television series Severance.[2][3][4]

Television
Year Title Position Acting Role
2022 Perry Mason actor Anita St. Pierre
2022 Severance actor Devon
2019 The Coop actor, writer Iwona
2019 Best Seller actor Cindy Silver
2019 Bless This Mess actor Monique
2017 SMILF actor Morgan
2017 Curb Your Enthusiasm actor Brunch Patron #3
2018 Door No. 1 actor Margo
2017 Virtually Mike and Nora actor Sue
2016 Roadies actor Logan the Eraser Girl
2016 Casual actor Diane
2015–2016 Disengaged actor, writer, executive producer Sidney
2015 Lofty Dreams actor Chlois

Film
Year Title Position Acting Role Notes
2022 Spirited actor Wendy
2022 Love, Me actor, producer Trish Short
2019 Long Time Listener, First Time Caller actor Debbie Short
2019 Before You Know It actor, writer Jackie Gurner
2018 Red Light actor Ruth Short
2018 6 Balloons actor Bianca
2017 Hoof actor, producer Eva Ward Short
2017 Budding Prospects actor Martha TV movie
2016 Eat Prey actor Marina Short
2016 When the Wrong Words Come Out actor, director, writer Marie Short
2015 VBase actor Karen Short
2015 Fils actor, writer, producer Gigi Short
2015 Henry actor Henry Short
2015 Partners actor, writer, producer Leigh Short
2014 Jammed actor Camera Snob / Hippie
2013 King Theodore Live actor Sof

Personal life

Tullock, who is queer and grew up in a small Kentucky town, describes the experience "deeply complicated". Tullock had a complex relationship with her mother and challenging childhood. She has referenced living with anxiety in interviews. She was a fan of musicals as a child.[3]

References
  1. SIEGEL, TATIANA. "Sundance Unveils Politics-Heavy Lineup Featuring Ocasio-Cortez Doc, Feinstein Drama". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  2. Thompson, Avery (2022-03-03). "'Severance's Jen Tullock: Devon's Concern About Mark & Lumon Will Reach A 'Fever Pitch'". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 2022-04-06.
  3. "From Musicals To Psychological Thrillers: Why Queer Actor Jen Tullock Says Fiction Is Cheaper Than Therapy". GO Magazine. 2022-02-24. Retrieved 2022-04-06.
  4. Petski, Denise (2020-01-31). "'Severance': Jen Tullock & Zach Cherry To Star In Apple Drama Series". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-04-06.
  5. Moore, Camille (2022-03-03). "10 Things You Didn't Know about Jen Tullock". TVOvermind. Retrieved 2022-04-06.
  6. "Rosecrans Baldwin in conversation with Jen Tullock". Barrett Bookstore. Retrieved 2022-04-06.
  7. LEVETT, Karl. "Engaging 'On the Head of a Pin' Needs a Blue Pencil". backstage.com. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  8. Engelhardt, Julie. "Show of Success". townepost.com. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  9. "Disengaged". LezWatch.TV. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  10. "HANNAH PEARL UTT BIO". Epoch Films. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  11. Harvey, Dennis (2019-01-31). "Sundance Film Review: 'Before You Know It'". Variety. Retrieved 2022-06-27.
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